"Having the Ritchie neighbourhood right there and just the amount of residential within walking distance is fantastic. The move was for a larger space, but also to be near other breweries in the area for walkability and potential to collaborate with the competition. The brewery was previously located in north Edmonton, but moved to the south side in September 2020. The owners hope to open to the public in about a month. "These are all owned by people living in and around the city, and they put a lot of love into what they do."Īcross the avenue from Monolith is Bent Stick Brewing.
"Our objective has been to get as many breweries as possible, because it'll just kind of create this ecosystem where people know they can come to have a great time and check out some of the local breweries," Zeschuk said. He and other brewers have been encouraging brewers to open up shop in the area and even helping them find locations. Greg Zeschuk, the owner, is excited not only for the potential of his taproom along 99th Street, but prospective breweries as well. The Monolith, which is run by Blind Enthusiasm, opened its unique taproom along 78th Avenue last month, offering mixed-fermentation beers that take a few years to brew. Seven craft breweries are located in the area including Sea Change Brewing, Bent Stick Brewing, Blind Enthusiasm, The Monolith, Longroof Brewing, Omen Brewing and Alley Kat Brewing. The area is being referred to as Happy Beer Street by craft brewers, between Whyte Avenue and 60th Avenue along 99th Street. Cheers to Marin and Moylan’s Brew Crews for a job well done.New taprooms are being added to Edmonton's unofficial brewery district along 99th Street, and brewers are hoping more continue to open to help boost beer tourism.
Brewmasters Arne Johnson and Denise Jones have once again shown they are a force to be reckoned with. An honorable mention was given to the Moylander Double IPA.īrewery owner Brendan Moylan was thrilled upon hearing the news, “It’s a great honor to be coming home with so many first place honors. The Hopsickle Imperial IPA, and the Moylan’s Chocolate Porter took 2nd place in their categories and the Nor Cal IPA, the Dragoon’s Dry Irish Stout and the Celts Golden Ale were awarded 3rd place. Moylan’s Brewing Company is bringing home the honors of 1st place in two categories with the Moylan’s Wheat Ale and the Orange & Black Congrats Ale. Brendan’s Irish Red and the Marin Hefe Weiss were awarded 3rd place in their categories and an honorable mention was awarded to Hoppy Holidaze. The Tripel Dispsea Belgian Style-Ale, the Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Dipsea Barleywine, and San Quentin’s Breakout Stout took 1st place in their categories. The Old Dipsea Barlywine took 1st place in the Barleywine category and was awarded a 2nd Honorable Mention for Best of Show. Marin Brewing Company won 1st place in 4 separate categories. “The program acknowledges the progress of California’s commercial brewers at producing superior beers.” “The Commercial Craft Brew Competition enriches the reputation of California as a major contributor to the resurgence of craft brewing,” said Norb Bartosik, California State Fair CEO and General Manager.
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